Mr. Ape

Dick King-Smith

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Mr. Ape

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

By Dick King-Smith

by Dick King-Smith

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Mr. Ape tiptoes through the grand, silent halls of his giant house, suddenly hearing footsteps outside. A mysterious Gypsy father and son appear with a caravan full of animals, stirring up more than just dust. But when Mr. Ape starts adopting creatures one by one, what surprising secret will change his lonely world forever?

Themes

FamilyFriendshipAnimalsCompassion

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a wealthy, solitary man who encounters a Gypsy father and son and begins adopting various animals, leading him to discover the true meaning of family. The story explores themes of friendship, belonging, and compassion in a gentle and heartwarming way. Suitable for readers ages 9 to 12, it contains no content requiring caution.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

148 pages
ISBN
9780590819251
Pages
148
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1988
Type
Fiction

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